The teams can't quite get in sync on offense, but Andy Rautins hit a big 3-pointer with 17:27 left to put SU ahead 39-34. Syracuse gave away a couple points when Darryl Watkins missed two free throws with 16:38 left.

Watkins had no fouls in the first half, but he has picked up two fouls within the last minute.

Demetris Nichols is 0-for-2 this half. He's 2-for-10 for the game. Can Syracuse beat the No. 10 team in the country without him?